Straits Energy Resources BhdXKLS:0080 Operating Margin % is -2.17% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks worse than 88.18% on this metric.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Straits Energy Resources Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:0080 vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) has a Operating Margin % of -2.17% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Straits Energy Resources Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #888 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -2.17%. Based on the distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #888 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #888 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Straits Energy Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.37, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Straits Energy Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -2.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Straits Energy Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.07, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 57.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -2.17%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080), the current Operating Margin % is -2.17% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company engaged in oil trading and bunkering. Along with its subsidiaries, the entity is involved in the segments of Investment holding; Oil trading and bunkering services; STS operations; Telecommunication and networking; Inland transportation services; Port operation and facility management services; and Others. It derives prime revenue from the Oil trading, bunkering services, and freshwater service segment which involves the international supply of petroleum products and the provision of marine bunkering and related services to vessels. Its geographic operations are located in Malaysia and Singapore.
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